The Best Driving simulation Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator added at rank #35.
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SnowRunner (2020)

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Mac OS Android PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Experience the thrill of conquering extreme off-road environments in SnowRunner! Drive over 40 powerful vehicles from top brands and customize them with upgrades and accessories. Take on challenging missions across an untamed open world filled with mud, water, snow, and frozen lakes. Play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op mode and expand your experience with community mods. Get your adrenaline pumping and leave your mark in SnowRunner!


What we like:
  • Realistic driving mechanics
  • Huge map with lots of missions and cargo to transport
  • Variety of vehicles and upgrades
  • Co-op multiplayer adds a fun team dynamic
  • Time-consuming gameplay is enjoyable
What could be improved:
  • Some frustrating bugs, especially in hard mode
  • DLC releases feel rushed without fixing basic issues first
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone
  • Vehicles prone to getting stuck or flipped

  • truck
  • simulation
  • vehicle
  • off-road
  • driving
  • physics
  • open-world
  • sandbox
  • cooperative
  • trucking

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Bus Simulator 21 (2021)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 PC Windows

Bus Simulator 21 is a game where you get to play the owner of a bus company in Angel Shores. Buy buses, set routes, and provide city residents with excellent transportation services. The game is quite detailed and depending on the difficulty level you choose, you might need to do your own calculations to give passengers their change or manage other tasks that require your attention. Play alone or with friends in multiplayer mode and even mod the game.


What we like:
  • Realistic driving experience
  • Two massive, freely-explorable cities
  • Good graphics with a huge selection of buses and maps
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
  • Play alone or with friends in multiplayer mode
What could be improved:
  • NPC drivers and cars can be buggy and unpredictable
  • Some graphic glitches and poorly working textures

  • simulation
  • driving
  • auto
  • realistic
  • relaxing

3

F1 24 (2024)

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PC Windows j Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Xbox Series X/s

Get closer to the grid like never before with EA SPORTS™ F1® 24. LIMITED TIME ONLY — Pre-order* F1® 24 Champions Edition by April 24th, 2024 and receive 2024 liveries and esports liveries in F1® 23 and much more!


  • racing
  • driving
  • simulation
  • auto
  • sport
  • cooperative
  • competitive
  • realistic
  • team
  • vr
  • customization
  • multiplayer
  • pvp
  • character
  • single-player

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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (2022)

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75
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.


  • simulation
  • crime
  • police
  • open-world
  • auto
  • vehicle
  • realistic
  • driving
  • immersive
  • cooperative
  • investigation

5

Forza Motorsport (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

Step into the driver's seat in Forza Motorsport, a realistic racing simulation with over 500 cars and 20 tracks. Master every turn, nail every corner, and push your limits to become the ultimate driver. Experience stunning graphics, immersive sound effects, and a compelling career mode. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran, Forza Motorsport is your ticket to an exhilarating racing journey.

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What we like:
  • Realistic and consistent gamepad handling
  • Challenging gameplay that improves your driving skills
  • Extensive car customization
  • Engaging career mode
  • Regular updates introducing new challenges
What could be improved:
  • Limited car roster compared to previous installments
  • AI drivers lack in behavior and collision avoidance
  • Sluggish loading times

  • racing
  • simulation
  • driving

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Star Trucker (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.


  • simulation
  • truck
  • space
  • auto
  • transportation
  • driving
  • moddable
  • immersive
  • sci-fi
  • relaxing
  • open-world

7

Train Sim World 5 (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Train Sim World 5: Special Edition includes 3 new routes and additional TSW Compatible routes. The Avanti Pendolino and FlixTrain Vectron are also available.


  • simulation
  • trains
  • auto
  • immersive
  • driving
  • transportation
  • vr
  • realistic
  • first-person
  • family-friendly

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F1 Manager 2024 (2024)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.


  • management
  • simulation
  • racing
  • auto
  • driving
  • team
  • immersive
  • time-management
  • strategy
  • manipulation
  • base-building
  • grid
  • time
  • sport
  • race

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Train Sim World 3 (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Train Sim World 3 lets you master the machines of the railways, from high-speed German trains to workhorses of the American industry. Experience extreme weather, create your own journey with Scenario Planner and Livery Designer. Enjoy the stunning views and learn how to use real trains. Start your journey now!


What we like:
  • Realistic train operation with high fidelity
  • Exciting journey and breathtaking views along the way
  • Ability to play as a passenger
  • Training facility provided for those who know nothing about trains
  • Possibility to learn how to use real trains
What could be improved:
  • Bugs and errors not being fixed, lack of gameplay improvements
  • Varying build quality
  • Some scenarios poorly designed
  • Expensive DLCs and rushed releases

  • trains
  • simulation
  • driving
  • realistic

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F1 22 (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4

F1 2022 brings you the ultimate immersive racing experience with redesigned cars, a new track in Miami, and the glitz and glamour of F1 life. Race to the front of the grid as your favorite team or create your own and compete in various races. The game offers amazing graphics and sound, realistic damage system, and a variety of gameplay modes, including the new Pirelli Hot Laps. With F1 2022, you'll experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing like never before.


What we like:
  • Realistic damage system
  • Improved underbody damage
  • Amazing graphics and sound
  • Manual pit stops and race starts
  • Pirelli Hot Laps mode for a refreshing break
What could be improved:
  • Poorly executed F1 Life mode
  • No Braking Point story mode
  • Lack of vintage cars and classic tracks
  • Microtransactions for cosmetic upgrades
  • AI can be aggressive and unrealistic

  • racing
  • sport
  • simulation
  • driving
  • team

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